Chief Development Officer

The University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) seeks an experienced, dynamic development professional to lead and advance the fundraising priorities of the Museum. Reporting to the Museum Director, the Chief Development Officer is responsible for the strategy, implementation, and coordination of all activities to meet short, medium, and long-range fundraising goals. Working closely with the Museum Director and other senior staff, you will identify and implement creative strategies to drive philanthropic support for initiatives that further UMMA's mission and vision. In collaboration with university development colleagues, the CDO will engage a national donor portfolio that focuses on donors/prospects with the capacity to give major and leadership gifts to UMMA.

For full consideration please provide a resume with attached cover letter in one PDF, describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position requirements. We would be especially interested to read about your experience fundraising in the visual arts, cultural community, or higher education spaces, or, how your skills and experience fundraising in other spaces would translate into this work.

This is a hybrid role that requires work onsite in Ann Arbor Michigan. Domestic and international travel is required, as is periodic evening and weekend work.

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UMMA agrees to a one time $5,000 signing bonus after completion of a six month period and review.

Benefits at the University of Michigan
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
* Generous time off
* A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
* Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
* Life insurance
* Long-term disability coverage
* Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses